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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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Could you run this VIN for me real quick? Going to look at a truck
1B7HC16YXVS146642 thanks!
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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I googled the vin and it said there were 10 records for it, but since itis from a dealer, you should be able to get a carfax from them. With carfax you pay for each report, not a membership as far as I know.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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Do not rely on Carfax. There could have been more work done to the vehicle than is shown but it was never reported. IMHO, Carfax is a gimmick.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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+1, for the most part all you will find out is who bought it sold it, and whether or not it's a salvage vehicle.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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Carfax is deifinitlya gimmick. I have had many a car that were wrecked that never showed up on carfax. Keep in mind only a quarter of what actually happens to a vehicle in its life is ever reported.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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Besides that, just because it's a salvaged vehicle doesn't mean jack. I have 3 salvaged vehicles, that had nothing to do with water damage,frame, or anything that would compromise the integrity of them.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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I also have a r title with my truck It has a new frame under it and it is just fine
 
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